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  • Do you dare visit one of these haunted locations?

    Do you dare visit one of these haunted locations?

    Halloween is almost upon us so as it is the season to be spooky, here are some of the creepiest places across the UK for you to visit – if you dare… From grizzly stories of murder and execution to witches and all manner of terrifying tales, the UK is a haven for horror lovers, so if trick or treating is your passion, delve into these locations.

  • events Bath and North East Somerset during Black History Month

    Celebrate Bath's Black history

    A powerful exhibition about Black freedom fighters and a celebration of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I receiving the Freedom of the city of Bath in 1954, are just two activities in a programme of events taking place in Bath and North East Somerset during October’s Black History Month.

  • Fascinating facts about London

    Fascinating facts about London

    England’s capital is one of the most historically interesting places in the UK – from the Victorian slums and terror of Jack the Ripper to the culture of the West End, there is plenty to learn about this fascinating city and hopefully with these facts, you can learn something new!

  • 10 of Britain’s best castles

    10 of Britain’s best castles

    One thing we Brits do better than anyone else is castles, there are a whole host of incredible castles, some fully intact, some in ruins but all with amazing stories hidden behind those walls.

  • Immerse yourself in Liverpool’s history

    Immerse yourself in Liverpool’s history

    While it is probably best known for being the birthplace of The Beatles, there’s a lot more to Liverpool’s history. It has a wealth of maritime history, is a centre of world trade and has long been a hive of culture and heritage.

  • Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds…

    Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds…

    This quote from the Hindu text Bhagavad-Gita is now more likely to be associated with J Robert Oppenheimer than religious doctrine after Oppenheimer, the head of the now infamous Manhattan Project, spoke the words aloud following the testing of a nuclear bomb that would go on to change the world. His creations were dropped on Japan 78 years ago this month, causing mass destruction and officially ending WWII.

  • Horrific History | Asylums and mental health care in Britain

    Horrific History | Asylums and mental health care in Britain

    There have been many horrific tales through history, from gruesome medical practices to bizarre punishments and even some very questionable cleaning habits. Today we will be looking at the horrific history of mental health care in Britain through the ages and the history of Britain’s asylums. Though mental health care is still something to be desired in the UK, at least things have progressed since the days of leeches and cold showers!

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